Pilot Pirx's Inquest

Overview

Experienced pilot Pirx embarks on a classified mission to assess 'nonlinears,' a groundbreaking type of android intended for future space missions. Tasked with launching two satellites into Saturn's rings, he navigates the challenges of working alongside these enigmatic beings. However, suspicions arise as Pirx becomes increasingly convinced that one of his mechanical crewmates harbors malicious intent. As he delves deeper into the mission, the tension between man and machine escalates, leading to a gripping confrontation that questions the very nature of humanity and trust in an alien environment.